Black-and-tawny Seedeater vs Yellow-faced Grassquit
Sporophila nigrorufa compared with Tiaris olivaceus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-tawny Seedeater | Yellow-faced Grassquit |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sporophila nigrorufa | Tiaris olivaceus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Thraupidae | Thraupidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 9.8 cm (3.9 in) | 10.0 cm (3.9 in) |
| Weight | 10.8 g (0.38 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-tawny Seedeater only
None
Yellow-faced Grassquit only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Black-and-tawny Seedeater
Least Concern
Yellow-faced Grassquit
About These Birds
Black-and-tawny Seedeater
The Black-and-tawny Seedeater is a vulnerable small seedeater of tall-grass savannas and grasslands in Bolivia and adjacent Brazil. Males have a black crown and mask contrasting with tawny-orange underparts. It feeds on grass seeds and is threatened by grassland conversion to agriculture.